Roles control the level of responsibility. Module permissions control where that responsibility applies. Use both so a person sees only the work they are expected to do.
Before you begin
These instructions describe FECForge 1.32.35. If a control is missing, check your role and installed version before continuing.
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Prepare your account and source information
Sign in as owner. Decide each person’s role and required modules before creating the account. FECForge roles are owner, manager, and staff; a Windows administrator is not automatically a FECForge owner.
Choose a role
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Use owner access sparingly
The installation owner manages suite-level users, licensing, venue settings, and backups. Keep at least one secure owner account.
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Use manager for supervisory work
Managers can reach manager-only tabs and settings inside modules they have permission to open.
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Use staff for focused entry
Staff accounts should receive only the modules and operational tasks needed for their shift.
Configure the account
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Open Settings, then Users
Create or select a user from the suite-level user list.
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Assign module permissions
Enable only the applications this person should see. Inventory can be narrowed further by department from the Inventory access screen.
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Choose the inactivity behavior
Leave automatic sign-out enabled for most users. Disable it only for a dedicated account that must keep a scheduling or display station open.
Reset a forgotten password
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Select the user
Open the user record from Settings.
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Set a temporary password
Enter a temporary value the user can type once, then choose Reset password.
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Have the user sign in
The next successful sign-in requires a new private password before the user can continue.
Check the result and keep your data safe
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Have the user sign in with their own account.
They should reach the assigned modules and be denied owner-only setup. A reset password should prompt for a private replacement.
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If the result is not what you expected
If access is wrong, correct that account rather than sharing an owner password. Keep automatic sign-out on shared devices and do not remove your last secure owner account.